School Overview: |
Counterpane School
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| School Membership(s) | Association Montessori International (AMI) Georgia Accrediting Commission Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1974 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 91 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,800 | |
School Notes:
The student body from pre-school through high school is divided into four communities of learners: Primary (3 to 6 years); Lower Elementary (6 to 9 years); Upper Elementary (9 to 12 years); and Middle and High School (12 to 18 years). This format ensures an environment in which each student can develop intellectually and emotionally at his or her own rate. Geography, creative writing, problem solving, Spanish, life science, and community service are integral parts of the curriculum at all levels – Montessori Primary through high school.
At the Middle/High School level (12 to 18 years), the curriculum is exclusively college-preparatory, and the environment closely resembles a workplace with individual contracts, group projects, team meetings, class discussions, and student/teacher appointments. Independent study, joint-enrollment with local colleges, and professional internships are incorporated as achievement, commitment, and maturity permit. Long-term research projects and community service involvement are inherent in the program. Students address political and environmental responsibilities as well as develop in-depth analytical and communication skills. Throughout high school, each student is assisted in evaluating and addressing his or her individual strengths and weaknesses in order to achieve college readiness both academically and emotionally. The resulting confidence, self-awareness, and genuine desire for inquiry make college a natural conclusion and confirm life as a continuous learning and growing experience.
Counterpane students enjoy acceptances from colleges such as Auburn University, Berry College, Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Brandeis University, Brown University, Caltech, Carnegie Mellon University, Claremont McKenna College, College of Charleston, Colorado State, Columbia University, Cornell University, Digipen, De Paul University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Harvey Mudd College, Haverford College, Johnson & Wales, Macalester, M.I.T., New Mexico School of Mining and Technology, New York University, Penn State Univ0ersity, Savannah College of Art and Design, Sweet Briar College, Tulane University, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky, the University of Mississippi, and Virginia Tech. To date there are forty-four graduates and all have been accepted to four-year colleges.
Counterpane evaluates studentsthrough written assessments, and students do not receive grades until ninth grade. A.P. English Literature and Composition, and A.P. United States History are standard offerings, while other A.P. courses are available on an individual readiness basis. A student may also opt for an additional year in High School if personal needs or goals dictate.
Profile last updated: 08/31/2012
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